Archaeology for a Better World

Catalog description

An exploration of archaeology’s contributions to current issues of global concern. Archaeologists assist law enforcement, promote environmental conservation efforts, challenge popular misconceptions about human health and biology, and more. This course explores archaeology’s contributions to contemporary law, health, education, and environmental conservation. It also examines how politicians and others use archaeology for their own ends. Topics include forensic archaeology, paleodiets, climate change, and Native-, African- and Asian-American heritage.